Eastern mythology system

Chapter 144 Trading
"How about it, Young Master, the fiery enthusiasm of our little girls in Huaishuiguan, didn't scare you? Hahaha!"

Grand Duke Mattesias laughed, teasing Owen who was sitting opposite him.

What else could Owen say besides shaking his head and smiling wryly?Regardless of power and status, the Grand Duke could almost be his grandfather in terms of the age gap between the two parties.If you tease him, a junior, he can only accept it obediently.

At this moment, Owen was in the exclusive office hall of the Grand Duke, the highest position in the Huaishuiguan government office. The huge window on his left could just overlook the whole picture of the majestic city wall of Huaishuiguan.

This time, in addition to escorting a new batch of military supplies, he also has important matters to discuss with the Grand Duke Mattesias.Therefore, as soon as he arrived at the gate of the government office, the Grand Duke's adjutant who had arrived earlier invited Owen into the hall.

As for procedures such as handover and loading and unloading of the goods, the people below will naturally go through them, but he doesn't need to worry about them.

"Okay, let's not gossip, let's talk about business." The Grand Duke stopped laughing, walked back to the long table and sat down.

"I don't have anything to say, it seems that you are always making fun of me, old man." Owen muttered to himself.

Speaking of business, Grand Duke Mattesias naturally put on a straight face, with a businesslike look: "I'm here this time to talk about 'special' weapons and equipment."

Hearing the word "super class" that the Grand Duke emphasized, Owen subconsciously looked at the middle-aged man beside him.

At this time, in the spacious hall, apart from the Grand Duke and Owen, there was only the Grand Duke's adjutant.

The Grand Duke understood what he meant, waved his hands casually and said, "Don't worry, he is an old man who has been with me for more than ten years, so he can be trusted."

Only then did Owen bow to the adjutant apologetically.

The adjutant smiled and nodded.

Owen turned to the Grand Duke, and replied formally: "Since there are no outsiders here, I will open my mouth. Listening to what the Grand Duke said, I should have guessed something. That's right, the 'special grade' that our Hilton family supplies to the Imperial Army. 'The weapons and equipment are made by the dwarves themselves."

Both the Grand Duke and the adjutant turned their faces down, and their expressions became more serious.

Even though there had been similar speculations before, Grand Duke Mattesias still felt his heart tighten when he heard Owen admit it himself.

In the battle of the gods 5 years ago, most of the gods of the previous generation fell, and the human gods headed by the Supreme God were able to rise up.

And among the fallen gods of the previous generation, there happened to be a guardian god who was born in the dwarves.Since then, the dwarves have gradually declined and gradually withdrew from the mainstream stage of Oscontinent.

Immortals are fighting, and mortals are not even qualified to watch, so they naturally have no way of knowing the grievances between the gods.However, the hostility of human gods such as the Supreme God towards alien gods has been passed down through human churches such as the Holy See of Light.

The will of God is my mission!

Fanatical believers have no reason to speak, they only know how to obey orders.And the church backed by the gods is powerful, such as the Holy See of Light can even directly interfere in the political affairs of the Holy Empire where it is located.Many national forces on Oscontinent will sell them more or less face.

The Holy See of Light wants to suppress dwarves and other alien races, so everyone should try to separate themselves from them.Of course, that's what's on the table.As for under the table, what should be or what should be.

With the superb forging skills of the dwarves, the equipment produced by them has naturally become a sought-after item.But it was precisely for this reason that the dwarven hammer that Owen and Anthony encountered by chance when they were developing business roads needed to find a way out for the clan's equipment.

Officially, no one wants to offend the Holy See for some equipment.Especially in terms of the issue of the Riga Empire between the Glorious Empire and the Holy Empire at that time, the two countries can barely be regarded as an "alliance" relationship.

"Don't worry, the old man doesn't mean to ask questions. The Holy See is just a gesture. They won't interfere with people's transactions with the dwarves in private. As long as those people are a little more concealed, don't let them face it. .”

After being dazed for a moment, the Grand Duke waved his hand and said something to reassure Owen.

"Of course, our Imperial Army and the Grand Duke's Mansion purchased weapons and equipment from you, and we never knew what dwarves were or were not."

"Thank you, Duke!" Owen naturally knew what was going on, otherwise the Hilton family would not have dared to supply the so-called "special grade" equipment to the military.But there is always the attitude that should be there.

The Grand Duke nodded and said, "Let me just say it straight, we need 2000 sets of 'special' equipment. Complete sets of weapons, shields, armor, etc., 2000 sets."

Owen frowned slightly, lowered his head and pondered, thinking silently in his heart.

After a while, he raised his head: "2000 sets of equipment is a bit too much, but if you hurry up, you should be able to do it. It's just that the price may be a bit expensive. Your Excellency the Duke should know that the quality of the weapons and armor they forge is a notch higher. The asking price is naturally higher. In addition to the large quantity required by the adults, they have to work day and night, and the price is even higher. So..."

"It's okay, it's okay, haha!" Grand Duke Mattesias laughed.

"The goods are good, and the price is naturally higher. This old man can understand. The people below have also said that the quality of the things supplied by your Hilton family is good, and the price is really nothing to say. You really deserve to be a 'patriotic businessman' personally sealed by His Majesty. Hahahaha! This matter is settled like this, the price will be told when you figure it out, the old man trusts you. That kid Anthony said hello, just do business with you, don’t worry about it.”

The Grand Duke's resolute military style was fully revealed, and he settled everything in a few words.

Owen thanked him again.

Anthony had mentioned this matter to the Hilton family before, and would help them set up a line with the Grand Duke.Now that it is mentioned, Owen is not surprised.

What he didn't expect was that the Grand Duke Mattesias seemed to have a very friendly and even close attitude towards Anthony.Just because of a greeting from him, did he completely entrust the extremely important piece of military logistics supplies to the Hilton family?
How many times have they met in total?

It is said that Patriarch Silvio brought Anthony to visit the Grand Duke at the beginning, and Anthony had never seen the Grand Duke before.

Owen asked cautiously: "Your Duke is familiar with Anthony?"

"I'm not familiar, I've only met twice."

Owen was even more surprised: "Then why did your lord treat Anthony..."

The Grand Duke waved his hand, laughed loudly and said, "Because the old man likes him, that kid is very angry with the old man. Hahahaha!"

Owen was speechless.

Is that okay?

I heard from my father that when the two met for the first time, their faces were so red because of business issues that they almost didn't fight.

Does that count as pleasing to the eye and right-tempered?
"Speaking of which, this kid is really capable. I'm really unconvinced. I heard that your Hilton family accepted the matter of patriotic businessmen. It was also this kid's suggestion? It was indeed a good move. Now more than half of the big businessmen and big families in Edinburgh are With you following the lead, tsk tsk tsk, it’s incredible, a veritable commercial giant.”

Although the Grand Duke Mattesias was busy with the military, he focused all his attention on the Huaishui Pass.But the big and small things that happened in Edinburgh still couldn't escape his eyes and ears.

Speaking of which, the Hilton family formed a business alliance with many nobles in the city of Edinburgh and became the leader of the alliance. Such a big event has long been known throughout the city. It would be strange if the Grand Duke had not heard of it.

"Your Excellency the Duke, we just hope to unite more forces and provide more powerful help to the soldiers who fought bravely on the front line."

Owen bowed slightly and said modestly.

"However, Anthony has contributed a great deal to the fact that the Hilton family has reached this height today. My father often feels how lucky we were to invite such a top genius to the Hilton family."

Grand Duke Mattesias couldn't help but glanced at him.

The young owner of the Hilton family had an expression of admiration and admiration, without any falsehood.

The Grand Duke nodded secretly.

"That guy is really good, but you guys are doing a good job too. The future of the Glorious Empire will ultimately rest on the shoulders of young people like you."

"No, no, no!" Owen shook his head and waved his hands again and again, as if he had heard some terrible words, "How can I compare with Anthony!"

joke.It's fine if you really have that ability. It's a joy to be compared with a genius like Anthony; but if you don't, you will be easily shocked when you are talked about and evaluated with such a monster.

I have been smart since I was a child, and won the appreciation of my family and clan.After I grew up, although I wasted some time in the middle of fooling around, but in recent years, I cleared up my mood and started doing things again, and gradually regained some self-confidence and self-confidence.

But if you're comparing it to Anthony... well, forget it.

Owen recalled all the things that this boy who was a few years younger than himself had done, and decisively gave up this idea.

"You don't have to belittle yourself. The old man in the empire dare not say it. But in the province of Edinburgh, there are not many young people who can make the old man look good. You are one of them."

Grand Duke Mattesias waved his hand, interrupting Owen's self-effacing.

"However, boy Anthony is in trouble now. It seems that Taranto is not as easy to deal with as expected."

It was a matter of military secrets, and the Grand Duke did not elaborate on what the trouble was.

Owen didn't know what he was referring to, and he was smart enough not to ask.

But this doesn't affect his confidence in family worship: "Anthony can handle it, I firmly believe it!"

Grand Duke Mattesias took a deep look at him, and finally let out a long sigh:
"Oh... I hope so."

(End of this chapter)